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The Boys of the Summer of ’61: Where Are They Now?
by BONNIE BARTEL LATINO    RONNIE HEADLEY, or Ron as he’s known today, played second and third base for the ’61 All Stars.    #FunFact: Ron was busy in the summer of 1961. Shortly before the All Stars big trip to Williamsport Pa., Ron won Atmore’s Tennis Tournament for boys 15 and under. He still has the trophy – and his racquet.    He played baseball and basketball all three…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
County health departments do not have free masks to distribute
Special to Atmore News County health departments in Alabama do not have free face masks to distribute to the public. According to information provided to the news media by the federal government, retail pharmacies that are part of the federal COVID-19 vaccine program and community health centers nationwide will be sent masks. On January 18, the Biden Administration announced that the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Obituaries, week of February 9,2022
Edward Clark Agerton Mr. Edward Clark Agerton, age 85, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 in Oak Grove, Fla. He was born in Oak Grove to Otis and Vera Melvin Agerton. He retired from the United States Air Force after serving twenty years and ten days.  He worked with the Atmore Fire Department and the maintenance department of Century Hospital and Escambia County, Fla. where he retired. He was preceded in death…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Honoring excellence
Chamber recognizes individuals, businesses Albritton Rowell McNeil BY SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Atmore Chamber of Commerce Gala is always a time of celebration for the Chamber, for the city, and for individuals and businesses. This year’s gala was held Friday, January 28, with a full house in the Wind Creek ballroom. The following awards were presented. Citizen of the Year In presenting this award, Dale Ash said, “A leader…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago
Fire chief ecstatic over latest truck, equipment purchases
Capt. Chris Hughes, at left, and FF Dee Guy pose with the new brush truck. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer If Ron Peebles isn’t the happiest man in Atmore, he’s one of the happiest.The city fire chief’s jubilation comes from the performance of his department’s two newest trucks — including Atmore Fire Department’s first brand new fire truck in a quarter-century — and the anticipated performance of two new sets…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago